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Cozen Cities - September 11, 2024

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CHICAGO — CTA Launches AI Surveillance to Stop Gun Violence at Transit Stations- The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance tool to detect guns at stations, a move...more

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Plastic’s Smoking Gun on the Road to Busan

In the 1967 movie “The Graduate,” a family friend famously tells the title character “I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. Plastics. There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it.” Well, those of us engaged...more

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Cozen Cities - August 14, 2024

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Gig Economy & Technology NEW YORK — City Deploys Drones for Major Storm Warnings- New York City emergency management officials have deployed five teams with multiple drones to warn residents in basement or ground-floor...more

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News in New York – 2025 Comptroller Race, + Pool, 14th Street Public Safety

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2025 Comptroller Race- Comptroller Brad Lander announced last week that he will be challenging Eric Adams in the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary, meaning that he will not be running for re-election as Comptroller. Manhattan...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Denver State of the City

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston gave his first State of the City address today. Referring to Denver as the capital of the “New West,” he detailed a comprehensive vision for Denver, focusing on solutions to homelessness, public...more

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Cozen Cities - July 17, 2024

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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said he is moving forward with an education platform driven by artificial intelligence (AI) designed to help students and families navigate the...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Weighs In: Are Ordinances Used to Prohibit Homeless Encampments in Public Areas Unconstitutional?

In response to a class action suit by homeless people challenging several anti-camping ordinances in the city of Grant Pass, OR, the U.S. Supreme Court explored the contours of the Eighth Amendment (“8A”) of the U.S....more

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United States Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Public Camping Laws in the Ninth Circuit

Policymakers have several tools for addressing the rising issue of homelessness in their communities.  In City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, No. 23-175603 (June 28, 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court (“Court”) had its first...more

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Cozen Cities - July 2, 2024

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BALTIMORE — Gig Work on the Rise in Baltimore Area- Gig work is on the rise in the Baltimore area, becoming a predominant lifestyle choice for many individuals. The trend underscores a significant shift in employment...more

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Ohio’s Recent Code Changes Promote Building Safety and Performance

Ohio recently joined the majority of states – and many nations – in adopting the International Plumbing, Building, and Mechanical Codes (IPC®, IBC®, and IMC®) in March 2024. These codes are part of the International Codes...more

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Bump Stock Ruling May Presage Loper—and Clearer Answers to Immigration and Bankruptcy Questions - SCOTUS Today

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Splitting along predictable philosophical lines, the Supreme Court held last week in Garland v. Cargill that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its statutory authority by issuing a rule...more

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Illinois 2024 End of Session Report

FY 2025 BUDGET - SB 251 (Sims/Gordon-Booth) creates the FY 2025 state budget. After three consecutive years of strong revenue growth, FY 2025 revenues are projected to be relatively similar to the previous fiscal year,...more

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2024 FAA Reauthorization – Key Developments in Emerging Aviation

After months of negotiations and numerous last-minute extensions, the President signed into law the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which funds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through...more

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Broad Street Brief: City Council Approves FY25 City Budget

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In the early hours of Thursday, June 6, Philadelphia City Council advanced Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed $6.37 billion FY25 Budget. The budget prioritizes public safety and quality-of-life improvement without raising...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC’s Net Neutrality Redux: Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet

On May 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued its latest network neutrality order, Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet (the "Order"), which was published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2024,...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Updated Process for Enforcement of Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program

Pennsylvania law requires motorists coming from any direction to stop at least ten (10) feet from a school bus with its lights flashing and stop-arm sign extended. Unfortunately, data suggests that many motorists fail to...more

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A Comprehensive Look at Building Safety Regulations and Florida Milestone Inspections (2nd Edition)

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Florida Chapter 2023-203: Ensuring Building Safety in the Wake of Tragedies - It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe...more

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The Varied Landscape of Tobacco and Cannabis Flavor Bans or Restrictions

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The landscape of tobacco product and cannabis flavor bans or restrictions varies significantly across the country. In both industries, some states restrict all or some flavors in all types of products, while other states...more

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EV Charging Is Here to Stay - 2024 Land Use, Environmental & Natural Resources Update

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Energy efficiency regulations may not be changing quite as fast as housing laws, but California has made notable changes over the last several years aimed at reaching its ever more ambitious carbon emissions reduction goals,...more

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Cozen Cities - May 22, 2024

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CHICAGO — Ordinance Requiring City Data Be Stored in U.S. Held in Committee- The Chicago City Council Committee on Economic, Capital & Technology Development held an ordinance requiring city data to “be processed, stored,...more

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Environmental Liability in Bankruptcy: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Perspective

In general, environmental law seeks to protect public health and the environment by providing for liability, compensation, cleanup, and emergency response to the release or disposal of hazardous substances. And more...more

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Driverless Dilemma: Are We Lab Rats Without Legal Recourse in the Experiment of Autonomous Driving?

In the maze of today’s technological advancements, our society is standing at a crossroads where progress meets safety. The intricate web of autonomous driving technology and legislative accountability is unraveling in front...more

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Cozen Cities - May 8, 2024

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CHICAGO — City Council to Consider Requiring Testing, Guidelines for City Government AI Tools- Chair of Chicago City Council’s Committee on Economic, Capital & Technology Development Gilbert Villegas (Ward 36) introduced a...more

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The Role of Florida State University in Tallahassee's Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian safety is a concern on and around university campuses across Florida. In 2020, a student at Florida State University (FSU) was tragically killed when she was struck by a driver in the crosswalk of the 1000 block of...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Unveils Public Safety Plan

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Mayor Cherelle Parker marked her 100th day in office by unveiling her administration’s highly anticipated comprehensive plan to enhance public safety citywide, which includes measures to increase police presence across the...more

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